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Chardon woman killed in fatal crash that closed part of Ohio Turnpike in Sandusky County
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A Chardon woman died Monday in a head-on crash on the Ohio Turnpike that closed the highway for about five hours, officials said. Samantha Smith, 35, of Chardon died in the crash on Interstate 80 in Milan, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. If you...
Slavic Village housing crisis detailed in new film
“The House Next Door” tells the story through poignant, personal stories from people directly impacted by the mortgage crisis. In 2008, the mortgage foreclosure crisis laid waste to many communities, including the Slavic Village neighborhood in Cleveland. In 2017, director John P. Vourlis started working on a movie about the effects the crisis had on his hometown.
Nathan Heddleston: Leadership Lessons from the Track to the Corporate World
Akron Business Management Expert Nathan Heddleston: Leadership Lessons from the Track to the Corporate World. Nathan Heddleston: Leadership Lessons from the Track to the Corporate World. Nathan Heddleston, a seasoned Senior Manager, continues to redefine leadership and operational efficiency in Cleveland, Ohio. With over two decades of experience, Heddleston's profound...
Dexter Voisin, dean of CWRU’s Mandel School, named NASW ‘Social Work Pioneer’
Dexter Voisin, dean of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University, can add another prestigious title to his distinguished career. The National Association of Social Workers Foundation (NASWF) has named Voisin a Social Work Pioneer, among the highest honors in the...
Women-owned cannabis company in Cleveland overcomes challenges
CLEVELAND — The first Black women-owned cannabis company to achieve 100% vertical integration is right here in Cleveland. Seven years ago, Ariane Kirkpatrick entered into an industry few women have chosen -- cannabis. "We made the decision that we, despite the barriers, despite the obstacles, despite being black and...
Several campus systems to be unavailable early Tuesday
APEX (Oracle Application Express) Applications. Identity Management Web Pages—Account Activation, Password Change, Affiliate Request Form. IP Self Registration and Other IP Management Tools. OnBase. School of Dental Medicine systems—AStar Pro, axiUm, GSD, INFINITT PACS (Digital X-Rays) [U]Tech Software Center. WWW Content Management changes. For assistance with any technology...
Crocker Park hosting ‘Fencing Across America’ event with USA Fencing
Fencing is one of just five sports to be contested at every modern edition of the Summer Olympic Games, appearing 33 times since 1896. In an effort to help grow the sport, USA Fencing is hosting Fencing Across America exhibitions at select sites around the United States. For Northeast Ohioans...
Rain will tease us this week
CLEVELAND — Quiet weather settles in for the overnight. Skies will clear out a bit. We might see some patchy fog in spots before sunrise. Low temperatures will fall into the 60s. Tuesday sees more sunshine. Scattered clouds will mix in at times. We could see a couple of...
FORECAST: Several days we could see rain
(WJW) – Monday will be another seasonably warm day, with highs in the lower to mid-80s. You will also start to feel an uptick in the humidity on Monday as well. Although much of the area will stay dry, a stray rain shower or two cannot be ruled out on Monday afternoon/evening.
Aultman Hospital no longer 'in network' for Humana Medicare Advantage
Aultman and Humana had been negotiating since the start of the year. The change affects Humana's Medicare Advantage patients. Hospitals nationwide have been reporting similar problems with Medicare Advantage insurers. Thousands of patients insured through Humana's Medicare Advantage plans are no longer "in network" at Aultman hospitals. Adam Luntz, senior...
The forgotten forfeit: When Cleveland tried to cheat its way to a victory
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Last month the Northeast Ohio sports world revisited 10 Cent Beer Night, the raucous evening at the ballpark that resulted in a forfeit against Cleveland. The 50th anniversary of that ignoble night took folks down memory lane to recall the June 4, 1974, game between Texas and Cleveland that resulted in baseball’s official forfeit score of 9-0.
Meet boxer Morelle McCane, Cleveland’s first female Olympic hopeful, as she prepares to go for gold in Paris (photos)
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland boxer Morelle McCane is chasing gold, and history, at the Paris Olympics starting Friday. Cleveland’s first female Olympian will represent the United States as a welterweight (66 kilograms) and will try to become the first Cleveland gold medal boxer since flyweight Nathan Brooks in Helsinki, Finland, in 1952.
You can step it up and circle the globe -- right in your own neighborhood
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- An Independence non-profit has helped encourage people to get so active that their total steps would have circled the world nine times. The Health Action Council works with businesses to promote fitness and wellness among their workers through a series of “Step It Up” challenges.
Playhouse Square presents Cinema at the Square schedule
After taking a year off, Playhouse Square’s Cinema at the Square is back. The beloved film series makes its return this summer screening films at the Connor Palace, which boasts the largest non-IMAX screen in Ohio. The original 35 mm reel-to-reel projection system is operated by a skilled projectionist.
The YMCA is a great place for older adults to connect and stay active
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Helping to keep senior citizens sprightly and engaged is the goal of numerous programs at the YMCA of Greater Cleveland. Executive Director of Health Initiatives Linda McVey said the Y is committed to having a positive impact on aging adults through its network of branches and extensive programing.
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